Recently named "The Face of Luxury Travel" in Naples Illustrated, Ann has a prestigious resume in volunteer leadership with an active role in several non-profit organizations today. Her love of giving back to communities permeates her passion for travel and her desire to promote cultural preservation and responsible tourism.
Whether curating an itinerary for a multi-generational family, private club, social group, couples or a solo traveler, Ann takes a holistic approach to tailor travel that inspires. Her desire is to bring people together, craft finely detailed personalized journeys, and involve her clients so they may discover the adventure, beauty, food, culture and traditions of people and places around the globe.
Ann seeks knowledge constantly, through continuing education and experiential travel and strives to be an active advocate for both her clients and industry partners. She is a Certified Travel Advisor and Accredited Cruise Counselor. She is honored to be one of a few prestigious TAUCK Certified Specialists and Silversea Ultraluxe Specialist.
During the pandemic, Ann was the feature of an article in Risk Management Association's RMA Journal, "Travel: Emerging from Pandemic Times." With ever-changing rules and regulations, she worked diligently to monitor international travel requirements in a constantly evolving travel climate.
Ann is a member at Club Pelican Bay. She has two daughters who live in Maine and California. She is a native of Marblehead, MA, lived many years in Cape Elizabeth, Maine and then in Dallas, Texas before moving to Naples and has a love for theatre, fine dining, the arts, and ancestral genealogy.
Most Memorable Experiences
- tea and conversation in the Sahara desert with a Nomadic woman in Morocco
- train travel through the Arlberg Pass in the Austrian Alps and on the Venice-Simplon Orient Express from Venice to Paris
- snorkeling with curious sea lions in the Galapagos
- a private cooking lesson with a 2 Michelin star chef in southern France
- visiting with orangutans in Borneo and gorillas in Rwanda
- sea kayaking with family off Peaks Island, Maine and at Deception Island, Antarctica
Destination Specialties
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- France
- Australia
- Ireland
- Switzerland
- Rwanda
- Malaysia
- South Africa
Interests
- Hotels
- Adventure
- Safari
- Rail
- Ocean Cruising
Languages
- English
Reviews
100% Recommended (77 Reviews)